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blowinganddrifting at 5:07am 02.12.09
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Finally!!! After 2 years on the hard and 1 year in a started up new business, my wife and I have dec
Manny at 7:53pm 02.11.09
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Anyone tried any other manufacturer's outdoor fabrics for biminis and sailcovers? Good experiences?
mark.schpero at 7:49pm 02.11.09
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I have a 1987 sabre 42 and I am planning to install a vacuflush toilet in the aft head. I have to do
Manny at 7:46pm 02.11.09
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Went sailing last Sunday and when I had the sun behind the genny, I notice two "pinholes" :doh:. The
Rob Hamlin at 6:31pm 02.11.09
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Advice needed: I want to replace the bow cleats on my 1991 Catalina 36. Are those simply four larg
gettinthere at 5:41pm 02.11.09
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anybody care to comment on this comparison? The MAS guy said they are comparable BUT the flexbond wi
Aldo at 3:30pm 02.11.09
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I would like to read some comments on the gudgeons that have the Delrin bushings in them, that Catal
Maine Sail at 3:22pm 02.11.09
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I have been doing some preventative maintenance to my engine and in the process wanted to replace th
Prop Damage   (1)
atwhite2 at 3:20pm 02.11.09
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I just this past month purchased a slightly used 1976 O'Day 20 with the intentions of bringing the w
sailndive345 at 2:55pm 02.11.09
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Greetings! I have enjoyed sailing Layla, my '97 Oceanis 461 since Fall '05. All of the places (
rozanski2 at 2:28pm 02.11.09
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Is there any trick to freeing up the locking nut on my Depth finder thru hall transducer? It's on T
Lucky Bum at 2:21pm 02.11.09
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Well it is now three years with a nice 222 O'Day. Renewed my three year Ohio registration, will star
MaryC at 2:19pm 02.11.09
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Well rats! I was showing my daughter how to operate the manual bilge pump and dropped the handle in
Roger Long at 1:13pm 02.11.09
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If you live or cruise in Maine, better take notice of bill LD 164 now working its way through the le
captaincurt at 12:37pm 02.11.09
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Greetings from Charleston, SC to all. Here's the deal...I purchased a 1983 30' O'Day. The boat was i
dvideohd at 12:35pm 02.11.09
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I was looking about for trailers for a 28' boat. Mine weighs 6500# - and there do not seem to be m
Ross at 12:06pm 02.11.09
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Beef chuck was on sale today so I bought a boneless 3 1/4 pound cut. I always cut these up into smal
johnrobert at 11:46am 02.11.09
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Where can I find pics of a boom vang and a mainsheet travleler for a 1994 Hunter 26? I am very new
Ed Schenck at 10:18am 02.11.09
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Sitting here looking at chart 11536 and Bald Head Island. It looks like Frying Pan shoal sticks out
johnrobert at 9:43am 02.11.09
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Hi all, I am trying to find a Boom Vang System for a 1994 Hunter 26. The owner's manual gives it a

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Hunter 386 Stern Rails
Ralph Johnstone at 7:51pm 03.01.22
Purchased a full port stern rail back in 2010 from from SBO. It came, it fit reasonably well, looke
Morse or no morse
Alan Gomes at 7:38pm 03.01.22
CQD (I know already answered) and it stood for Come Quickly Distress. No, that's not quite right.
Any known concerns with this specific motor?
jon hansen at 7:37pm 03.01.22
that evinrude is strong like bull. well made, parts are available. keep up with the service and it
Boom extension for lifting.......
jon hansen at 7:20pm 03.01.22
greg, it's fun thinking about your project. could i do such safely on my boat, yep, easy peezey.
The LiFePo4 Revolution!
jviss at 7:01pm 03.01.22
I'm hearing about alot of folks being denied insurance because they made the switch even when using
PNW Current Atlas App
Terry Cox at 6:38pm 03.01.22
Hi Tedd, never had a much of a need for any kind of current app during our many cruises north into B
Boom extension for lifting.......
Crusty Ol Salt at 6:34pm 03.01.22
Look at post #4. The OP intends to do this in the water, not on the hard. Okay that eliminates 1
Any known concerns with this specific motor?
Leeward Rail at 6:22pm 03.01.22
My first choice is this one, the Tohatsu 6HP Sail Pro Long Shaft with Alternator but no idea when t
Boom extension for lifting.......
smokey73 at 6:22pm 03.01.22
Not to be another downer, but every bone in my body screams..... If you are on the hard and have ac
Hunter 386 Stern Rails
Terry Cox at 6:21pm 03.01.22
Here is what I did when a hit and run person damaged our stern rails. I removed the damaged portion
The LiFePo4 Revolution!
Johann at 6:21pm 03.01.22
Boom extension for lifting.......
Crusty Ol Salt at 6:18pm 03.01.22
Not to be another downer, but every bone in my body screams..... If you are on the hard and have acc
Any known concerns with this specific motor?
brockangelo at 6:16pm 03.01.22
My first choice is this one, the Tohatsu 6HP Sail Pro Long Shaft with Alternator but no idea when th
PNW Current Atlas App   (1)
ricksoth at 6:14pm 03.01.22
Have you checked out Deep Zoom? It's a web site, but works on my iphone and has some cool features
Boom extension for lifting.......
Tedd at 6:12pm 03.01.22
This might be a case of "If you have to ask..." I (mech. eng.) can envision doing something like tha
Fuse ratings
TimFromLI at 6:10pm 03.01.22
Yes the tech was right. You can use the fuse.
Morse or no morse
mikeracca at 5:57pm 03.01.22
CQD (I know already answered) and it stood for Come Quickly Distress.
Any known concerns with this specific motor?
sail sfbay at 5:56pm 03.01.22
Welcome to the forum!! If it runs use it. Gas vs Propane vs Electric: I have had gas outboard moto
Any known concerns with this specific motor?
Leeward Rail at 5:52pm 03.01.22
Small Mercury motors are made by Tohatsu. Different paint job. Often the Tohatsu version is cheaper.
Fuse ratings
JohnShannon at 5:31pm 03.01.22
Fuse melts based on power generated; in this case P=I (V) so the power to blow the fuse is 240W V=I

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